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1846 - The Donner Party
Task:
- Research the Donner Party taking notes while using a URL site, an encyclopedia and a picture book.
- As a character in the Donner Party, use the notes to create an illustrated journal containing 6 - 7 entries which reveal important incidents and discoveries. Do not dwell on cannibalism!
- Organize a focused narrative which:
- includes background information about how and why the Donner Party were traveling
- contains information of what happened along the trail to the Donner Party
- uses supporting details to explain how the Donner Party situation affected the growth history of the United States!
- Create an artifact packet (use a gallon plastic bag) which includes primary source documents, miniature props, and a descriptive index of the contents related to the Donner Party.
Online resources:
- 1846 - Donner Party crosses the Oregon Trail and John Sutter sends for help
(Additional Donner Party site)
- Student challenge to create a journal interpretation of experiencing the life of a Donner Party member based on suggested supportive readings.
Books:
- Lavender, David. Snowbound
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